William Dunne

A sad loss to us all was the passing away of William Dunne, better known as 'Bilko'. Many of our special events and get togethers would not have been the same without him blasting away on the pipes. Bilko was also an accomplished bugler and for many years sounded the calls in Columb Bks. In his younger days he served a number of times un Cyprus. Back home his occupation was signals and for many years he kept the Bks switch board buzzing. We all miss him dearly. Pipe on, Bilko.

John Flynn

John, affectionaly known as 'Porky' was a member of our Post for a number of years but due to ill health was unable to attend our meetings. John served in The Congo and Cyprus and was taken prisoner with 'A' Coy. 35th Ing BN and was awarded a tankard and certificate by his comrades to mark the 40th anniversary of the event, he was very proud of this award. He served for many years as a cook and nobody on duty or in the bks ever went hungrey when he was on duty. After his retirement he served in the Cusack Park where he took great care to have the pitch in tip top shape for all games. Rest well Porky.

Jim Sinnott

Jim unfortunately was the first member of our post to pass away. Having served for well over 25 years in Columb Bks and reaching the rank of Regimental Sergeant Majar it was late in Jim's career when he decided to take a trip to Cyprus. Jim's love of sport was well known and being a Wexford man, hurling came first. On his retirement Jim returned to Wexford with his wife and many a day when passing we would call in for the cup of tea, slice of cake and the punnet of strawberries for the journet home. There was great sadness when we travelled to Wexford to lay Jim to rest in the shadow of Vinegar Hill. Rest in Peace.